It's all about the frosting

Days I remember

2011-10-27T12:02:00.001-04:00

You know often times I think about blogging. It is normally when I am in the midst of busing children from here to there...but i do think about you blogging world. I feel there are so many things happening..when am I suppose to find the acutally few minutes to blog. SO bugsy had her molars pulled...so it was a forced holiday...

Catching up would be impossible..so let's just start from here...

The girls are amazingly happy! We just came out of the first nine weeks with all As and Bs. So with things are crazy as they are..I will take it! We have a plan to fix things that needed to be fixed..and really I am content with that for today.

Hmmmm....Kalei had her first homecoming dance! It was simple..and i loved it. Minimal hair and make up and lucky for me, she's always looking fantastic so it was easy. I do have to see that child has the very best cheesing smile! Her happiness always fills my heart! I also call her my crash test dummy. I guess it comes with being the oldest. I am so blessed to have her! It's funny how every so often I see her having this struggle mentally. It will be something like, getting up early cause her sisters play at 9.30. Mentally she knows that it is her obligation (which she enjoys) as the big sister to attend all her sisters games that are possible...but sometimes her blankets want to hold her captive! But every weekend like a good sister, she is out of bed dressed and ready! I totally love it. She's so amazing! She wants for all but barely ask for anything. She has always been the go with the punches kind of girl. It's funny...because she was totally the problem pregnancy..infant..toddler. I had problems till the day I delivered her. She had to be breast feed. She needed cloth diapers...she didn't eat..she was fussy. She would fight...all these things..but now it's almost like I hear soft music playing in the background of her life! I have to say I was a nightmare at 16!

Then there is Traysea...she is now a 9 year old rocking her contacts. She loves wearing sunglasses and actually being able to see the ball in soccer. Her skills are amazing! She's smart and unhealthy naturally driven! She pushes herself for perfection and worries about everything. Many days end with Traysea just be 9! But she can't help that she comes by that honestly! Some days she is difficult to manage, and then other days you just see past it all. She always fashion forward..she is my favorite dress up doll and shopping partner! The other day we were holding hands..and she stops to tell me, mom thanks for doing all you do. When i grow up, I want to be the center of my children's world too. Of course there were tears. But what 9 year old says stuff like that. I love how hair parts to the right in the front. and it is so easy to clip back. I love how she pulls the most asian of all my girls. She often makes a face that reminds me of my aunties and grandma. I wish she knew them better.

Nanea is always Nanea. Ever free spirited wide open as possible. I love that the most about her. But it is also what I can't stand about her! She so scattered and running on 10 all the time it sometimes makes me crazy! I love her voice and the pureness that is her. She is also sneaky and I think the best combination of Ryan and I. She is my mini me though. And over time I have learned to embrace it. She srunches up her nose just the same way I do. And she can't help but say what she thinks that I do also. She has this love hate relationship with being the baby. Most days I think she would rather be loved on then responsible. She is my hardest one. Not hard like in a the bad sense..but hard in the the fact that she keeps you on your toes. You always have to be proactive and plan ahead when it comes to her. And luckily I know my children well enought hat I have blessed to know there needs!

Well it's noon and Nanea is starving...plus i bubbled long enough. I promise to be better here. Blogging was always a way I could send unflitered thoughts out..but have something to read a million years later to remind me and make me smile. I need to make this blog that tool for me again.

All in all though, we are happy. House is a mess..millions things need to be put away..laundry needs to get done...but with all of it..we are happy...

Let's just start from here

2011-06-19T14:03:00.000-04:00

Hi happy family:

So easily said it has been forever...and I guess we could on and on about how we got here and where the time went....but for the sake of it all..let's just start from today...

Happy Father's day to the best set of "dad" a family could ask for! We are truly blessed with so much love and affection, my cup often runs over!

So I guess it's most important to start from right now...

We are into summer and I think everyone is loving it. The younger piglets have started at a new summer program...but thanks to Stevie and Hope, the girls have adjusted nicely.

Thing 1 is adjusting into her summer chill/work out schedule! She's a mess, but I SO love her!

Tonight, she is suppose to go on an "official" date. I don't know just how I am feeling about all that. Most of you know my #1 and she is pretty rockstar, but I am just not comfortable with this whole transition. I know i know, she's 15 ron, you are going to have to get over it. So luckily, I played the church standard card, and I get to ride along as supervision. So I am sure there will be more of that to come.

So for smiles...

Soccer season was amazing! Three girls playing their hearts out every weekend!

Bubs went and graduated!

Thing one headed to Tampa for US Mens Soccer Viewing

Bugsy anna turned 8.

All summer basketball practices end at DQ~

Happy Summer! Come see me, you know where I will be

WOW where has the time gone

2010-12-27T19:56:00.000-05:00

WOW! I wasn't sure that my blog was still going to work..but here it is..just waiting for me to find my way back to him....

So where are we...whats going on? Well the girls and I have transplanted ourselves into the heart of the island. We are now back to island dwellers leaving a skips throw from the beach! We love it. I am minutes from work, tyra blocks from school..and the two piglets are going to finish out the year at their current school.

So things were rocky for awhile, but I have to say I am blissfully divorced. Of course the dealing with the Ryan situation has not gone away, but the have to live in the same house has! And again, blissful it is!

Hmmm, what else...work is amazing...the girls are amazing..and life is just moving along. I often stop and see just how we made it. For sure it is all the blessings in our lives. They come in the form of jobs, settings, and most importantly people! I would not have made it one day through this entire process without the love hearts and amazingness of my friends! It's interesting to see just how you are able to cut away the "fat" and come to see just who are the most important people in our lives. I have friends that I love probably more then some of my family.

So with that being said, I finally have use of a computer that I do not have to password protect...AND an iphone that I now longer have to lock either. It was amazing to just be able to unlock my phone and not have to key in my four digit passcode. Freedom...wonderful...

So what besides that I will get back to posting on an every week basis in the least!!! Be ready to be overwhelmed with pictures...

I love you

The ABCs

2010-07-16T21:41:00.000-04:00

So I should be in the midst of soccer registration...but i needed a break..so i decided to blog...

A- My AIR CONDITIONER is set on: 70!!! Florida summers SUCK!

B- My BEDROOM theme is: right..as if i had one...right now..Im just happy i can see the top of my bed
C- The CAR in the driveway ...oh we don't have a drive way...but if i did..it would be the van...and it would be in the garage

D- My DESK looks: like someone just dropped everything soccer related on it.

E- The EXACT time I wake up daily is: 605....ugh that alarm

F- The FIRST thing I wash in the shower is my hair or my face...depends

G- My GARAGE is filled with crap. It's purely storage right now
H- My HOUSE is: a holy crappy mess. Thats what i get for being gone every weekend in July.

I- If you peeked INSIDE my bedroom see me working on soccer stuffs

J- My favorite JUICE is: vitamin water...its juice sorta right...okay okay guava juice

K- The best part of my KITCHEN is: Ahi...he lives there

L- The LAST person who visited my home was: Nat brat

M- The last piece of MAIL for me was: A check in the mail...

N- My NEIGHBORS think i have the dog from HELL

O- If you OPENED my fridge you'd see: jello and yogurt

P- My last house PARTY was: almost a year ago...i can't wait till we move!

Q- A QUICK meal I like to fix is: pasta and sauce..love it

R- My favorite ROOM of the house is: in this house....hmmm my bed i guess

S- The SHAMPOO brand I use is: pert or coconut lovely

T- My largest TELEVISION is: at someone elses house..cause he wont share

U- UNDER my bed you will find: the carpet

V- The last time I VACUUMED was: last week

W- Looking out my WINDOW I see: the pond and frogs

X- I wish I had X-TRA: time. to be the mother i use to be

Y- My YARD is: gone..but i will have one in a few weeks

Z- ZZZZZZZ My bedtime is: when ever i fall asleep.

The heres nor theres

2010-07-03T15:18:00.000-04:00

With summer trotting along...somehow we have been just as busy. I think my family thrives on the going. It could be the home we currently have, or the places in our lives the girls and I are at..but things are crazy..

I thought, that I better jot down a few things about this year....I don't want to forget..

I want to remember....how amazing Tyra is. School, soccer, friends, and being my go to girl, she balances it all. I love how at 14, soon to be 15, I trust her so much. I pray that this time, next year, I can say the same thing. She is about to return to traditional school, and start her high school left...

Today you love food. You love soccer, and you love just hanging out. You love anime, going to the movies, and your new iphone.

You hate waking up early, sleeping next to someone, kisses. You still let me call you baby girl and you still say you love me in public. You are weird and fun, and we always have fun together...I want to remember the friendship that we have, right now, and hope that it can span eternity.

I want to remember...how great you are at EVERYTHING Traysea. How things seem so easy for you. How at the age of 8, you seem to be able to do anything. How you want to dream big, and are willing to work hard to get there. I love that you are such a super athlete. Quick minded and willing to work twice as hard then anyone else to get what you want. This year you made honor roll, made the select u11 girls team, and went through a whole bunch of super adorable hair cuts.

Right now you love piano, your cel phone, soccer, ice cream sandwiches, clothes, and working on your nails.

I want you to know that everyday you impress me! Everyday when i think you don't have anything left, you somehow find it inside and can push it to the surface. I love it!

I want to remember everything about you Bug. I want to remember the adorable freckles under your left eye. I want to remember your amazingly awesome personality. I want to remember how you are often reserved at first, then break into your comfort zone. I want to remember how you battle with being the baby and growing up. I want to remember you with curls everywhere.

Right now you hate bedtime, being the baby sister, feeding Logan in the morning, sharing a room with Traysea, and Saturday morning chores.

I love you Nanea. Everyday I am frustrated with you, just as much as my heart loves you. You keep things interesting and you say the greatest things. Know that i love you more then i could ever put into words!

xoxo

ronee

School ended...our performer..and school ends...plus all the stuffs that has been going on!

2010-06-19T11:05:00.003-04:00

Easily said, life has been busy. But when is it now when you add my three girls to any mix.

School ended on one very special girls birthday. We told Bug that for her birthday present, we would end school half day!
Traysea had to some hula for school. Go figure, the Hawaiian girl has to do the hula
Tyra got out to participate in the Luau activities! Plus support her baby sister
See our cutie on her birthday!!
Tyra decided she would come out and support her sisters on their last day!
and to keep me company!
Then after school, it was time to head to our favorite birthday place
See and Tyra says he hates the rodent! Then....gramms came to town!!!!
Her and Tyra are going on adventure to Washington DC...BUT of course we have to have a birthday dinner
All birthdays run through the OG.
Besides those excitements, life has been sorta settled. With soccer season over, things seem to be running like normal...
But that is all going to change in about five weeks. #1 and #2 will be on traveling teams..and bugsy will be playing on a different team. SO yes, I will have three girls on three different teams. UGH..life as a single parent is going to get pretty crazy! But im a lucky girls with handfuls of people to help me!
More later..we are off to the roller rink! It's Bugsy's birthday party WEEKEND!

Just where have I been....

2010-03-25T20:19:00.003-04:00

Most days you can find me at the soccer field...located on Bailey Road..there on Amelia Island...here in fantastic Fernandina Beach Florida..

So updates....Traysea is 8....a member of the church..and the most adorable eight year old a mom could imagine. She's amazing..I could go on and on about her....but her birthday party is this weekend..and we are super excited.

hmmm...oh soccer season started..and is in full swing...my days consist of working..then someone in some shape or form must get to practice. Bugs and Tray monday and wednesday. Kalei tuesday and thursday...and Friday Saturday or Sunday is game days. Some where in between all that sleeping happens.

hmmm...whatelse..oh i started working..and I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my job. So that's awesome! It's on the island..another awesomeness.....

hmmmmm...Mom will be here in a week. If you were right here you would see me doing the happy dance. She will be here through Easter into spring break..I have to say I just can't wait!

So you want pictures right???? Nothing fancy..just the standard..it's your birthday come outside with me and take your pictures....pictures..I have soccer pictures to share..so I promise i wont go a blog vacation again!
xoxo
ronee

Pictures...as promised

2010-01-06T14:34:00.006-05:00

Just a quick picture filled review...here's hoping 2010 is filled with the same blessings!!
xoxo
ronee

The bliss of a new year

2010-01-02T11:26:00.006-05:00

This Christmas season has just rushed in and out.
I remember begging for the kids to go back to school..but it seems like before I even knew it..Tuesday is the return to school day...

Sorry I have been a horrible blogger.

So if you know me, you know that every year I find a word to live by.

Mine this year...PEACE.

Peace in my life...peace in the coming events..just praying for peace.

My resolutions

Live in that moment!
To pray more..study more..and learn how to listen when I pray.
Continue to weed out the things that don't matter
Love the things that matter the most
Learn how to use my photoshop
Take tons more pictures..if that is EVEN possible
Stay on task and on time

I am sure I will add to that list as days trick by..but for right now..that is a great jumping off point....

I will post pictures..i promise...my pictures are all on the laptop....
xoxo
ronee

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T11:17:00.001-05:00

My cup runs over

Reflection

2009-12-03T04:52:00.002-05:00

WOW, it's already December 2nd..well actually it is the 3rd and life for the girls seems happy.

Ryan put up the Christmas tree and some of the decorations. It's nice to see our house decorated. Every year I look at our tree and am so happy. I do wish I could have a tree filled with white lights and blue and silver bulbs.....but then I see our tree light up with all the crazy kids ornaments put here and there and the color lights, and it makes my heart sing. My children LOVE this tree. They love the all the hand made ornaments and recapping how we got this one or when they made that one. It makes me feel so blessed to be their mother.

That really made me stop to think just how happy I am to be their mother. I guess with Ryan and I filing..and a court hearing set for tomorrow, I am feeling a little mushy when it comes to my girls.

I just cannot even start to imagine life without them. I remember being a little girl and knowing all I wanted to be when I grew up was a superstar mommy. I mean I had one..so it couldn't be that hard. Right? So fast forward thirty some odd years and here I am blessed with three of the most amazing girls. How I got so lucky, I don't know..but I do know that all the stress, and the running back and forth, and all the homemade lunches are all worth it. I love everyday being able to say yes those are my three girls!
What did I do in the pre mortal life to be gifted with such great blessings, I am not sure. But I thank Heavenly Father EVERY SINGLE day for these three blessings. They have been the main reason I have been able to hold it together for so long.
Thanks girls for being simply amazing!
I love you
Mom

Trysha Emmaly

2009-12-02T15:37:00.003-05:00

You go by Nanea, nana, bug, bugsy, or baby bugs
you love cats
logan
allie
horses
animals
friends
food
orange melon
broccoli
chicken
noodles with no sauce
mario kart

you are not fond of
clean up time
waiting your turn
doing your homework

you are the most amazing little girl. you always seem to light up a room and I know Heavenly Father gave you that gift because I needed it!
i love you nanea

listening to mommy

Traysea Nycole

2009-11-18T06:40:00.002-05:00

You love......

bunny
soccer
basketball
reading
cuddles
the gospel
blue
writing
school
math
your blue pillow
your woobie
your dad's blue blanket
littlest pet shop
grippies for your pencils

You dislike...
the smell of coffee
nanea when she is whining
messy chaos
and when your sisters don't listen to you!

I am thankful for the gift of you traysea. I hope that I live up to Heavenly Fathers expectations!
xoxo
ronee

A day of rest

2009-11-16T06:06:00.003-05:00

This week I was thankful for the Sabbath. I was super thankful for my day of rest. With everything going on around me, I am thankful for the forced day to sit and just do nothing. Because of the Sabbath I know that my dishes can sit. The girls schedules are on pause...and we can spend this day enjoying our Savior and all the blessings we have. Today's lesson in class it was about The Law of Chastity and the value of a journal. The Chastity thing, I got that..but the value of a journal thing..I really haven't made it a priority. Which is crazy because anyone who really knows me, knows that I am super vain and I love my own handwriting...and that I love anything handwritten. I hate how it is in this day and age that the gift of a handwritten note is lost. I love sitting down and writing just catch up notes..or thank yous.

So as our lives still keep changing, I wanted to stop and catch my girls in this point in time.

You love...
animals
food
church
friends
soccer
video games
soda
shoes
computer
blue
cel phone
facebook
pajama pants
your family

You would prefer not too:
Condition with Coach Doug
Kisses.
Expressing your emotions
Irritating sisters
anything purple to drink or eat

I love everything you are. I love everything you are becoming. I am lucky for the gift of you!
xoxo
ronee

middle school soccer pics

2009-11-12T18:16:00.000-05:00

when did this happen?
I am so not ready for when she heads to high school!
xoxo
ronee

Wait what?

2009-11-11T13:04:00.003-05:00

November 11th..already. I can't believe it! Where did the past few months go?

I can't believe that thanksgiving..Christmas Enrichment..my birthday..my parents coming to visit..and Christmas is just around the corner. WOW...

I look back on pictures of last year...
and realize just how much my girls have grown and changed.
It's amazing to look back on this year and see just what things have happened. And this year has been such a transition year, even more then last year, for the girls and I.

So we have started Christmas card planning..which made me sigh at the pictures of Christmas cards of the past
Happy Veteran's Day!
xoxo
ronee

Fair nights...singing performances...and soccer games

2009-11-07T16:48:00.004-05:00

Yes here in the Malama household..we have a handful of girls that never stay still very long. So we pack everything we can into a night here..and a saturday there...
xoxo

ronee

Halloween 2009

2009-11-01T14:15:00.002-05:00

It's been a busy few days..but here are some pictures to catch you up!

A season comes to an end

2009-10-27T18:20:00.005-04:00

Wow..writing that title a lot of things come to mind...Our life is AGAIN in transition..but this time I feel good about it...it is probably the calm before the storm..but you just never know. Ryan is gone....maybe that is why I am at peace. Who knows..we will see what happens in a few weeks...

But fall soccer ended for Tyra
we are so BLESSED to have Coach Doug. He loves soccer and loves to see my child improve. Tyra in her ever effortless way, always make people smile! This soccer season Tyra has grown a lot..mostly socially
these two have been at my house every weekend! We love us some christina joy and samantha
With the end of a season also brings us more free time!!!
Yea right...Tyra tried out and made the middle school team here in FANTASTIC yulee..so we will fill out afternoons with soccer practice there...and the little ones are still in their season..so don't think we escape the busy of a soccer season.

So on top of that..we have been having fun with friends
Well, on the big scheme of things, our family is doing great. Everyone seems happy..and they are healthy and pushing forward in our adventures! Through these times it is amazing just to know who you can depend on...and who just washes away with the tide.
xoxo
ronee

Simply amazing

2009-10-19T19:42:00.003-04:00

this saturday we headed out to fort clinch to have jenn and jeff shoot the girls pictures. I know what you guys are saying right now...xti rebel and you need to hire someone to shoot your girls pictures...the simple answer is YES! My girls seem so much better for other people. They don't complain it is cold..they want to go inside...they don't want to get dirty..all of it! this is just a preview of what I am sure are tons of adorable pictures!
xoxo
ronee

Whew...

2009-10-16T10:16:00.006-04:00

Everyday has been crazy. I am not complaining..because lately..all I can say is I have been so lucky to be around to raise my children. To be a part of their everyday lives, it is pretty amazing..with the soccer practices and dolphin singers...it all makes it okay!

Here is a peek into what we have been doing!!!

We said goodbye to Christopher!!
Isn't that one good looking family?
Soaked up the last days of heat
Found some face painting

A fashion show here and there
but most times..our days end with one of these!!!
It makes everyday worth it!
xoxo
ronee

Love is easy!

2009-10-14T14:49:00.003-04:00

I love me some Tanya! I know that if we EVER live in the same place again..we are totally besties!!

So the rules are:
Copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. You must use only one word answers!

Once you have filled it out you then pass it on to 6 of your favorite bloggers and alert them that they have been awarded.

1. Where is your cell phone? next to me...wishing it was an iphone
2. Your hair? is crap right now
3. Your mother? amazing
4. Your father? missing him
5. Your favorite food? i like food..lately its been seans noodles
6. Your dream last night? i was too tired to drea
7. Your favorite drink? xxx vitamin water
8. Your dream/goal? content!
9. What room are you in? tyras desk
10. Your hobby? lately its soccer
11. Your fear? not being their for my children
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? hopefully..happy healthy and filled!
13. Where were you last night? playing with my friends
14. Something that you aren't? content
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. Wish list item? d300...kindle..my person
17. Where did you grow up? hawaii nei..but we have been here and there
18. Last thing you did? bring the smack down
19. What are you wearing? jeans
20. Your TV? is on
21. Your pets? puppers
22. Friends? heart them
23. Your life? is amazing...simply amazing
24. Your mood? blissful
25. Missing someone? yes...where is he?
26. Vehicle? the van and the camry
27. Something you’re not wearing? my wedding ring
28. Your favorite store? oh just one...pottery barn
29. Your favorite color? Brown...
30. When was the last time you laughed? making pumpkins
31. Last time you cried? yesterday..shh dont tell
32. Your best friend? my mom..is amazing
33. One place that I go to over and over? the soccer field
34. One person who emails me regularly? j
35. Favorite place to eat? onos hawaiian food or the Og

Tagging six people...

Keri Lynn
Mary Ross
Megan Hoppner
Felicia
Lauren
Jennifer

Talented...a giveaway

2009-10-06T01:13:00.002-04:00

I have this fantastically talented friend name Mary. Mary, I feel, we were sisters and besties in the pre existance...she is so gifted...anyway...she is having a give away...
Check her out..you won't regret it!

And if you are one of fantastic nieces...don't look at the store..your Christmas present has already been ordered! That means you Kaipolyn!

xoxo
ronee

The sign of change

2009-09-29T21:22:00.003-04:00

Today I found out that only six percent of the kids at the primary school my children go to have seen the sound of music. I mean seriously....I bet all of them know of Naruto and dora..but NEVER the Sound of Music. It sorta made me sad. Today in class my child was the only one who knew all the words to Do Re Mi. I mean all the words...Like Julie Andrews version.

Anyway..today I found this on my friends blog...sorta fitting I guess.

If you haven't seen Sound of Music...go see it. Have your kids see it. If you need to borrow it..we have it on DVD and video..not to mention the soundtrack on itunes AND Cd.

A balance diet

2009-09-27T20:51:00.003-04:00

Heh mom is cereal good for you.

Sure!

Zero fats..but OMG Cholesterol.

What? Cereal doesn't have cholesterol!

It says it right here on the box!

What, show me.

xoxo
ronee

the peacefulness of wednesday

2009-09-23T16:16:00.003-04:00

I love Wednesdays!
I love that it is the middle of the week...and sorta the transition towards the weekend
It is church for tyra and I
It is the one day out of the week that we do not have soccer!
It is the one day during the week that I don't feel rushed to do anything.
Since church does not start until six thirty..our entire afternoon is spent doing nothing!
Wednesdays, wendy's has kids meals for free here on the island...which means no cooking!

So every week, when I wake up on wednesday I feel a sense of happiness!
Besides wednesday happiness...other things are happening here...
Yes, her first tooth out!

xoxo
ronee

Exhausted

2009-09-22T08:49:00.002-04:00

Why am I SO exhausted? Now it is a normal day for me to go like a machine from 5 thirty or so...till easily nine thirty or ten at night..but yesterday...alli wanted to do was sleep. OH and my house so shows signs of my lazy!

Maybe it's cause I didn't get a Sunday off? Tyra had games on saturday AND sunday. really we have soccer everyday except for wednesday...but we have church on those days.

I am just complaining today. So let's hope we have energy today. I went to sleep at eight thirty..after I napped for about an hour during the day..So I am going to bhip..and move on!

Wish me luck!
xoxo
ronee

Can daddy swim?

2009-09-20T21:14:00.003-04:00

Do people that go on boats have to know how to swim?
Me: No they don't honey.
Can daddy swim?
Me: Well, I think daddy can swim.
I dunno, he always is only standing up in the pool and when we go to the beach.
Me: I think we won't have to worry about him needing to swim.
OH, I know why you said that mom. He won't wanna take swimming lessons from you. Dads don't like it when mom's know more then them!

Be safe Ry.
xoxo
ronee

Pre game prayers.

2009-09-18T21:01:00.002-04:00

We are a praying family. It's what we do. We pray for everything....

So of course, pre game, my children and I gather..and I start...
Dear kind gracious Heavenly Father, we are thankful for this blessed day and the time that we can spend together as a family. We are grateful for all the blessings you have put in our lives and we ask that you continue to protect us and keep us safe. We are thankful for the gospel that is alive in our lives and that we pray that daddy learns the truth about your Heavenly Father. We pray that Traysea and Nanea have a great game today and that everyone out here stays safe. We pray that everyone is safe when they return home..

Traysea: Mom I have something I would like to add.

Okay Tray, go ahead...and then end our prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, please have the Holy Spirit be with us so we can DOMINATE the other team! We say these things in the name of your son Jesus Christ AMEN

SO maybe I am pushing my kids a little to hard in sports! OH well..SHE dominated! And then she thanked the Holy Spirit!
xoxo
ronee

~ing

2009-09-16T09:21:00.002-04:00

Making : a mess cleaning out my purse!
Cooking : angel food cake..it's ry's birthday
Drinking : water water water..i love it!
Reading: the weekly ads for food shopping
Wanting: for the mail person
Looking: at my shopping list and moaning at it's length
Playing: with my hair..it sucks right now
Wasting: my time blogging..wait blogging isn't wasted time is it?
Sewing: i wish i was sewing..i wish i had those skills
Enjoying: the busy schedule of soccer
Waiting: ry to get home
Wondering: if all this effort is worth it
Loving: my children and all that Heavenly Father has given me
Hoping: that prayer is as strong as I believe it is!
Marvelling: at the gifts all around me
Smelling: Cake!
Wearing: crap clothes to run around town in!
Following: too much tv!!!
Noticing: Bhips energy gift
Knowing: that being the mother to three daughters is enough!
Thinking: about how my job is endless!
Bookmarking: my thirty days!
Opening: a can of...just kidding..opening new chapters everyday!
Giggling: about how much our dog is like tyra!
Feeling: in between..i think I just need a boost!

xoxo
ronee

My chicklets

2009-09-14T22:29:00.002-04:00

Tyra Krystyne, 14.

Traysea Nycole, 7

Trysha Emmaly Nanea, 6

45's

2009-09-14T12:14:00.002-04:00

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone..

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past, so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood... But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you..

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive every one everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything.. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved..

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come.

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield..

45.. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Homework

2009-09-14T09:59:00.003-04:00

So..are you that mom..or dad..since I know one dad that reads this blog...the type of parent that does their kids homework....

Okay..I guess some background information is required..I am blessed with three daughters....
One homeschools. The other two..I throw out into the public school system.

That being said..Tyra, my oldest....and the homeschooled one..had a collaborative project to do. Now, first and foremost..I don't think collaborative projects should happen out of a school situation. I mean seriously..doing a project via the internet with some kid that lives in Tampa...LAME...I do think it is some crazy attempt for homeschool kids to get some type of "social" interaction

anyway..so she tried to get a partner for about a week. Posting via a forum...short version..she got no response. So I had her email her teacher to just ask if she could do it herself...or that I would help her....Teacher said yes

So I did all the building of the model. Tyra did all the writing and research. I mean it was an eco system for a coral reef.

Hi, we are from Hawaii, of course we picked the coral reef.

I mean seriously is Tyra any less smarter because she didn't break out the food coloring and model clay? I highly doubt it. She showed me a picture and I built it.

Mommy, is this cheating?
Tyra, I say no.
Yea, but what will my teacher say.
You will take the picture, and go from there.

Tyra's A in science...still in tact!
xoxo
ronee

Sunday's blessings

2009-09-13T22:35:00.004-04:00

Blessings....yea!
xoxo
ronee

Lasting Memories

2009-09-08T15:13:00.011-04:00

Today I was reading Chris' blog..and she was talking about how parents..or others in general..."mold" memories. We tell our children positives and omit a lot of the negatives of a story. Well...I think over time..the good thoughts remain..as the bad ones fade to the side.

Like this day. Seemingly happy..right?
Well just two hours before, Nanea was having one crazy groggy reaction to the anesthetic they gave her to have her tonsils and adenoids removed.
Or just how sad we were these two days
Or how moments after this picture, we had to rush her to the hospital.
Or how seconds after this picture, your sister hit you with a spoon!
So...I will look back on these pictures..and just omit some of the less then ideal moments!! Like the transition and all the drama.

It will be the summer that we finally moved to a house that had a pool, Rode roller coasters at Disney, and Mommy let us watch TOO much tv! It was the summer that Uncle Raymond them moved less then an hour away from us!

It was the summer that Aunty Sheryl came to visit!
The summer where we went to the zoo and got caught in a crazy rain storm!
and the summer that Tyra turned 14!
xoxo
ronee

Just to update Felicia

2009-09-04T09:42:00.002-04:00

NO, there is NO baby on the horizon. But my personal want from one is no less then it was a year ago. And I am just trying to come to terms with the fact that I may just have to let that go. I have to go with the chant that I have three beautiful and healthy daughters. And that was Heavenly Fathers plan for me. At least past the veil, I will dwell with my children who have gone on. Sigh!

Besides that..school and soccer and totally in effect..EXCEPT we have been rained out for the past three days. Good thing i knew a dude names Noah! Seriously..I don't remember this much rain last year..but who can really keep a record mentally! Right? Anyway..so the sun has shown it face today...but I have a feeling..well via the weather report...this Labor Day weekend might be a wet one!

So I have been adjusting to life with the two piglets at home. I love when school starts back up and schedules are created! I always seem to be rushing here to there..but I sorta love it. It keeps my life in order..and the girls on task...

My computer time is almost over for the day..so I better go check my farm on facebook before I start the towels!
xoxo
ronee

The happiness of a pool

2009-08-30T21:01:00.002-04:00

My house is quiet..on a sunday night at nine...PERFECTION!
Thanks sun and swimming pool!
Happiness in my house is described as three cuties cuddled on my bed watching americas funniest home videos!
True blood is so naughty..but it's like a train wreck and i cannot turn away
I love on demand. it's an addiction
the first week of school is over...and we survived!
Everyone was picked up on time..i only forgot lunch money once and everyone was at soccer practice either early or on time
I was looking at pictures from Hawaii Nei, and it makes my heart hurt..i think i just need to go home!
Another baby...sigh! I'd love a son..but even a daughter would be amazing
I think I would have a Teyghen or Trayger
Rainstorms rainstorms..love it

I hate duty nights!
xoxo
ronee

Holy Rain cloud batman

2009-08-27T22:12:00.004-04:00

Today was a rainy day! A great day to spend stuck in the girls closet. Not to mention..swimming to the surface a midst the tsunami called clean laundry in my house. I guess it would seem all I did this summer was just wash clothes and somehow got away with not putting them away! I guess when you live in your swimsuits, you can make any day work....

So that was how the past two days have been spent....I take Kahe and Nanea to school..come home, and then get to work. Last night I could have worked on it..but i decided to play on the computer.work on my farm..and read blogs. I know a productive night.

So today, I was back at it..but I have to see, the girls closet and room..looks great. We stacked the beds so they are bunked, but now the girls want them mated. I have to tell you, I want them side by side too!

What else what else..oh its been a busy busy week. Soccer practice..Family home evening...dinners with aunty tana...soccer practices...not to mention school! Tyra is finishing up all her classes..took two final finals today...and then the piglets started school. It's been a long week..and my neck and body are really feeling the effects!

But besides that..oh did I tell you that Tyra's presents have been trickling in. Money has been on her list of "needs" and then Christopher...the coolest missionary ever, got her a camera..BOY she is spoiled! Anyway...the hangers are asking me to pick them up before my bedtime.

OH..I also have 2 huge bags of clothes..I just need a baby girl smaller then Nanea. Everything is pretty much 4s and 5s. Let me know!
xoxo
ronee

I'm blogging out of order..but oh well

2009-08-26T21:17:00.002-04:00

First day of school went off perfect! The girls were so ready for time back to school!

They have the greatest teachers! And most of all..their awesome friends!
We know it is going to be a great year!!!

Things are back to full swing. Soccer...Tyra has her first game this weekend..and the piglets are spending the night with their aunty. I'm so blessed and excited to have my sister in law living right down the road..okay..so that road is I-95 and it's about 40 minutes...but it is still just down the road! Happiness!!!
xoxo
ronee

My baby girl is 14

2009-08-25T15:31:00.002-04:00

Fourteen years ago Heavenly Father in trusted her to me!
It's been an incredible ride!

Today she is still simple adorable
Has the best insides jokes
Favorite color is blue
enjoys soccer and basketball
loves hanging out with her mom
enjoys movies
love that her cousin ashlee, oh and kaipo and nalani, have moved 30 minutes away from her
enjoys her gameboy and psp
is attached to her ipod
has great hair!
got a new cel phone and can text like a bandit
loves steak and potatoes..spam musubi
was finally brave enough to just ask for money
lives in hats, and probably has one in each color
still has the cutest hazel eyes
has one dimple

Overall she is still amazing! She has the best personality. She is moody and talks back, but when you scrap it all away she is pretty rockstar!

I love you Tyra krystyne! Happy Birthday!

Meet your teachers

2009-08-21T23:09:00.003-04:00

Yulee primary school had their meet your teacher day. Totally not a requirement for my girls, but because we have taught them to read..and I am lazy and let them get the mail, they received their post cards letting them know that between 12 nd 2 on Friday, august 21st it was come meet your teacher day. So off we went. Waved..checked out the lay of the land..then broke out...

For a tyra birthday party. We picked up 3 other super adorable girlies! Okay my nieces, and meet jen and her boys at chuckie cheese. Now the background story to that..tyra has had a birthday celebration at chuckie cheese from 1 through 9. Oh she loves it...so today we hit there..and then off to spend a few hours with my favorite man...Channing!

GI joe was amazing..but what was my favorite thing EVER...seeing my three girls..and my three nieces together again! Magical!

But today I realized my life really has come a long way. I was in the 8th grade when my oldest niece was born. I was there when Kaipo was born..then bring tyra home from the hospital to find out that Tana was knocked up with Ashlee. To crazy stories for Traysea..and the gift that we have known as Nanea. How did I just get SO lucky to have six pretty rockstar girlies in my family! Blessings I tell you..pure blessings!

Anyway..so tomorrow is a school supply shoe shopping day.
wish us luck!

OH those blessings and my random blah blah blah

2009-08-21T08:43:00.004-04:00

the start of soccer season ='s amazing. i got to sit there and watch all three girls practice. and all i had to do..was provide water!
doing service for someone else is great reward.
i love that I am prompted to do something and it is just what that person needed! Thank you Heavenly Father for using me!
Logan Ka'eo is getting huge!
Tyra decided to homeschool another year...YEA!~
My nieces live too far away. I am sad!
Jennifer lives too far away..I am sad too!
I love the pool! It's the best thing EVER
I wish the pool was in my back yard.
I am sad one of my friends is leaving. She's pretty rockstar
I am excited for the things that are happening in other peoples lives.
I am pretty jealous of the things happening in other peoples lives.
I am want other wonderful things to happen in my life.
I realized that there is nothing more that I love then being everything to my children.
Saying that, it seems that I won't be working a full time job anytime soon!
Last night i was reminded just how much I love three particular missionaries. Well two RM's (those are my initials) and one still serving.
One is underway. One is at work. and one will turn 21 saturday! I miss all three of them.
Tyra turns 14 this coming tuesday..where did those years go?
Right now there are four hangers in my living room.
Logan loves hangers
I dominated in a bowling tournament.
I was reminded just how competitive i really am.
why do schools have 1/2 days for the first day. it really is only a tease of excitement!
we still need converse and school supplies!
i miss my mommy. i know that she is at home, taking care of grandma emma..but i selfishly want her to come and visit me like she use to!
we still have no plans for my baby girls 14 birthday. depressing..i know!
i selected the photographer for our soccer pictures.
i have been to starbucks five times in seven days..and i don't even drink coffee!
i did find out that their shaken lemonade can be made with herbal teas. YEA
that i need to own a cow. we never have enough milk!

Picture overload!

2009-08-19T07:50:00.004-04:00

Not even 1% of the pictures I took this summer...but for now!!!

Vaca recovery

2009-08-11T15:58:00.002-04:00

Today the girls and I are in vacation recovery.

Nanea slept in till 10..I know AMAZING! I actually had to go in there and check if she was still alive!!!

Tyra and I are still in pajamas at four in the afternoon..and my house has clean clothes all over the place. But the girls and I had a great time together. And really..I would have a horrible house...then missed those moments with my girls!

But now I have to start dinner and get my butt moving to get the laundry out of the living room and at least into baskets to be put away!
Pictures to post coming I promise!
xoxo
ronee

Holy Heck

2009-08-05T23:17:00.002-04:00

Blogging is starting to become a chore.
Who let summer go by so quickly? Can I get do over?
Why does a forty minute drive seem so far?
School clothes shopping makes me tired!
I saved 439 dollars today. Yes be jealous.
More shopping tomorrow
Mini vaca this weekend. We are excited
Logan was sick today
I hate throw up! easily said my carpets are freshly cleaned
we got home way too late...but instead of sleeping i am blogging
my best friend is my mom
contacts make my life easier
laundry sucks
dishes suck
a house full of chore working girlies...happiness
picture developing...yea...i just gotta go and pick them up now.

This has been the craziest summer for the girls and i ever. I wonder why...

Anyway..tonight we have a class at church. And Elder Bowen taught an AMAZING class. Easily said he is an amazing teacher. But I have already said that.

Okay..its super late..and i have a bright morning tomorrow.
xoxo
ronee

OMW

2009-08-04T09:00:00.002-04:00

Sorry I have let my blog slide. Far too many things have been going on..and my blog has suffered!

But we moved..and at first I wasn't totally excited about it..but now..I love it. My space is smaller..but that also means less to clean! Our favorite things...

No yard work! I think ry might be a bit more excited about that then me. But I do love it tons.

I have a pool! Nothing makes me kids happier then going to bed in their bathing suits..so they can get to the pool as soon as the sun comes up!

A house that takes less then forty minutes to clean from top to bottom!

Pretty much all I have for today. I have been taking tons of pictures...and....promise to catch you guys up when things really settle down!

Did I mention my brother's family now lives here! Purely amazing~
xoxo
ronee

Sick days

2009-07-23T20:00:00.002-04:00

Today is sick day number too. I hate being sick..but hopefully I am making the turn. So we laid low all day today..and have flooded my system with vitamins..and am debating a blessing sunday..so we will have to see what happens! So focusing on the positive

Logan is a pretty rockstar puppy. One or two things urk me..but he is an amazing puppykins!
Logan has decided my bed is his bed
All three of my girls can play together without fighting for at least two hours. Today it was just what I needed!
Aussie conditioner makes me smile
My cel phone screen died..but one is coming in the mail already.I
It's not an Iphone, but do I really need one?
Paint makes everyone happy!
As for all the problems Ry and I have, he can move my house in one weekend. Hate him love him.whatever!
Tyra is going to be babysitting tonight. I love that she is old enough and awesome enough to want to do it.
Tyra has pretty much decided that she is going to go to Fernandina Middle.
Pigtails are cute at almost any age!
Traysea's haircut makes my life so much easier
Chicken wings, perfect!

That's all I got for right now..but my husband is out for a boy sleepover. The things wardroom losers do! Must be nice that he can go and drink till he is sick..and sleep over..while I am home, sick taking care of our children! Oh the fun I buy into!
xoxo
ronee

It's a random day for everyone

2009-07-21T09:40:00.002-04:00

Kisses from my babies make me smile
family prayer just makes things easier
asking Heavenly Father to change me, is very painful
Family home evening is the bestest way to hang out on Monday nights
i want a new van, but not the new van payment
i want a iphone....but my mommy pays my bill
i love costco
i love cut fruits and veggies. the perfect snack food
i love boxes from home. love you mommy
i have the very best parents around
i am not as good to them as they are to me. sigh..i suck
someone hurt my feelings today...but you know, crazy enough i sorta knew it was going to be that way. but because she hurt tyra's feeling..i am on a rampage.
i love my new living room. it seems so much bigger. it makes me happy.
i think i need a coffee table and an ottoman
i can decide on which barstools are my favorite
i love my four seater table
storage is totally necessary
Logan needs to get on a better potty schedule. But he is working on it
I suck estimating space. I thought my bed was going to take up all the room in my bedroom. SO not true. We fit the desk, a book shelf, the dresser, and the dog kennel in there. WOW i really suck!
i like that my brother is staying with us....but i will love that he will live 40 minutes away
tyra can't wait for my niece to live 40 minutes away from us
panda express makes my girls and i happy
i just realized that my brother put my tv stand together wrong. i love him anyway
we aren't motivated to do anything, but there is still crap at my other house.

Okay that is totally enough randoms..did i mention I broke myself? My ankle is horrible. I will take a picture later
xoxo
ronee

Wishes are for fishes

2009-07-17T15:32:00.004-04:00

A kindle! Sigh! Maybe I would read more

A flight home...Sigh I miss my mommy!

A new camera..because I love taking pictures

A new van.

Today I am filled with wishes! But I am going to have to settle for the priceless things.

* Youth events at beaches that are empty
* Catching waves with my daughters
*Girl time doing girlie things
*Park trips!
*Art time YEA!
*Swimming pools
*Back to school shopping
*Mid day meals

Okay, my riches are many!
xoxo
ronee

The past few days

2009-07-11T17:55:00.008-04:00

So many things are changing so quickly for our family! Thankfully being spiritually sound helps ease with the transition of it all.

But in the midst of our transition, it is nice to know that really we are still a family. 4th of July fireworks, beach day visits, then there is kick pow on my bed.

My kids love to run and jump onto my bed. So their favorite move is a flying kick. The girls call it kick pow. So Tyra normally holds the pillow, while the two crazies back down the hallway, getting enough running room to perform the flying kick.

Traysea has it down.
Nanea needs a little more practice!
So she tried again
Yea. Similar results. So of course...Ryan needed to try
Of course he nails it on the first try..but I was laughing so hard that I couldn't get a good picture. This is take number 5. I kept waiting for my bed to break when each of them landed. I told Ry it would be a great reason to have to get a new one. Of course..no such luck!

Then with all the rain going on for the past week..we have been home BORED out of our minds...
Eating Spam Musubi till we can't stand it anymore!
Listening to ipods
Oh the shirt says it all. Thank you Escotts.

We have played hair salon, restaurant, kitchen, everything else under the sun. Then Uncle Raymond came to stay with us for awhile. Which I am excited...because...that means in a matter of weeks, my nieces will be here! Also too..on the 21st our Gabby Ann is coming to stay with us! Hope your summer is filled with smiles!
xoxo
ronee

My ninja moments start

2009-07-08T07:50:00.003-04:00

So blogging wise..we are off the mainstream! I am not sure if I am excited about it..but somehow I do feel better about it.

All I could imagine was great pictures of my children on some child porn website...PLUS the having to omit names and locations...we all know that i just don't filter well!

So we are pretty much sure we are moving to a small, very nice, centrally located, very tiny, with great amenities apartment. Now I cannot even start to remember the last time I have lived in an apartment. I think I might have been oh lets say two since I lived in an apartment. But I am trying to focus on the positives!!! Let's see if I can come up with ten of those!

It has a pool the girls can swim in year around! Yea for heated pools!
It has a puppy park where Logan can run free!
Did I mention the year around pool. Crap now that means I need 11.
There is a full gym! Tyra and I are both excited!
It will take less then an hour to clean my entire house. I am pretty excited about this one!
The girls are still going to be going to the same school!
Walking distance to Target!
A tanning salon. OH how I wish I needed that...but at least it is an option..right!
They have doggie treats at the entry to the "complex"
It's on the second floor. At least it's not the third!
My girls love it. I have the very best children around. Traysea is not excited about having to have to share a room with her sister again..but she is excited that I am stacking the beds and they will have bunk beds again..Not to mention I told them they get TV in their room!

WOW that wasn't as easy as I thought that it might have been!

So besides that..we are just waiting to hear on if we get it or not. I don't for see anything preventing it..but you just never know.
We are off to the MOSH today...they have some crazy dinosaur exhibit...that the girls gotta see
then there is spam musubis for lunch
xoxo
ronee

Wednesday I am going to start hiding

2009-07-07T20:42:00.001-04:00

Heh...just a reminder...that if you wanna continue to read my blog..you gotta send me your email!

love you guys
xoxo
ronee

Today's Randoms

2009-07-07T07:54:00.002-04:00

I am physically tired of the emtional ride
But in the same sentence lately I have had tons of energy. Maybe it's the extra hour of sleep. Or just my prayers in the morning that push me through the day.
My testimony makes me happy.
I have a juicy story, but I am waiting till my blog goes ninja.
We found a house...well scratch that..it's not a house it's an apartment..it's smaller then i want..but with everything going on and the time frame..it's not forever...and it has a year around pool, a puppy park, and a gym. I guess I am settling
Three daughters make my world happy...but i still wish for a son.
logan is the best pound puppy of them all.
My kids can go for hours without eating breakfast.
Schedules make my life so happy.
Making a grocery list is a two hour task.
Meal planning sucks..but helps tons!
I learned where and how to put brake fluid in my car.
I sleep the best when Ry is home. Just don't tell him.
I hate the smell of dog food. Thank goodness the kids feed him!
This heat sucks. But somehow I can endure, the kids hate it!
I wish I had more friends that lived closer.
Today I am reminded about seasons, reasons, and lifetimes.
My #2 is finally at the age where we have to braid her hair at night or else it takes an hour of "owww...stops" before I can even tie it up.
This weeks lesson in Relief Society helped me realize that I am just not ready for a Heavenly visit!
I am reminded that my family is the MOST important thing in my life.
My family is eternal...when you think of it that way..it's amazing.
Boys in beanies with long sleeves are my weakness.
Somehow I have learned to let more and more go.
Forecast for cloudy weather does not make me happy!
Costco is my friend!
I hate waiting for my new ATM card. It makes going places a lot more complicated..and needs more planning!

What a weekend!

2009-07-06T08:22:00.004-04:00

Our weekend started really on Thursday. The girls and I went to go and see Transformers FINALLY! Now I am normally a pretty good mom. I don't normally let me kids, the younger two, watch PG-13 movies. BUT it was transformers, and if you even knew just how much my house is into transformers you would get it. Anyway we had movies and cold stone..

Then friday we went to go and see Ice Age 3. The girls couldn't wait. And daddy was coming. Ice Age in three d..FUN! My girls were smiling ear to ear..and where was my camera..oh at home on the bar....waiting for loving.

Late Saturday night I had to have one! #1 and I made a midnight run to Sonic for drink happiness! So Strawberry limeades and Mango Cool Breezes for fun!

With the 4th brought us getting up and heading out to 4th of July fun. Our town had a pretty lame one..so we headed to GA to go and see what was going on up there. It was awesome. HOT HOT HOT..but the girls liked it..and I think I have found my fresh veggies and fruits from now on. So what if it is a drive across the state line..who cares right?

We spent the day walking and just hanging out.
Came home and it was family nap time! YEA! Well the piglets and I napped. Ry played games and made dinner..because later we were going to head downtown to see the fireworks.

It wasn't too bad. BUSY yes...but nothing more then anyone could manage. It was nice to see fireworks. And it was nice to be all together. The fireworks show was not disney, but the girls loved it just the same. Even #1. I hate that she is getting so old. When did someone take my bundle of baby girl bliss away from me. Sigh! All I could do is look over at her, and wonder. Sorry, my heart hurts..she turns 14 at the end of August..and I am having some early growing pains!

But my post is not complete without pictures right?? So Logan was home all day with daddy and didn't get to play parade. So here he is..prancing around with his balloon!
My dog is just the crazy!
Oh..but adorable!
Then theres #2 preparing for her mission! Yes, she is just seven..but somehow she has it all figuired out!
Enjoy your week
xoxo
ronee

Happy 4th of July

2009-07-04T19:18:00.000-04:00

Enjoy your day!

xoxo

I need a filter

2009-07-01T16:24:00.000-04:00

On my thoughts..and then my mouth.

Why you ask...well because I just say what i think before I really think about saying it. Does that make sense?

So I can't say I am sorry for what I say. I mean I don't intend on hurting your feelings..but when the truth hurts..is that really my fault?

And just because I am the only person that stops to ask you just what were you thinking?

You hate me now.

Oh well...

xoxo

ronee

My blog is going private

2009-06-30T16:22:00.000-04:00

When I started this blog, I left it public, because it was more for work..then it was for my life's adventures! Since I have really been able to..or really been crafty for a long while, I am going to shift it to a private blog. I know it's lame..but trust me..if you read me now..you will love to read me then! send me your email address.....

Comment me..I have set that to be approved so that no one can see your email address! Hope to see you on the other side....if you need me..catch up with me on facebook!

xoxo

ronee

Summertime happiness

2009-06-30T10:55:00.000-04:00

xoxo

ronee

Desserts...

2009-06-29T08:54:00.000-04:00

Yummie

xoxo

ronee

My heart hurts

2009-06-26T18:51:00.000-04:00

A friend of mine passed away yesterday. Within hours of MJ..which she might have just found far too amusing. She leaves behind a sister, a mother, and three children. I want to run out to Houston and scoop up those children, but I am not sure that is the best choice.

Tammy and I have been friends since Hawaii. My #1 and her #1 were in first grade together. We use to wait at the bottom of the stairs for our girls to come zooming out. Her daughter was/is gorgeous. And Gabby Ann and Tyra seemed to get along on most days. I think Tammy and I got along a lot better. She rode out the days when I was pregnant with #2. Oh and that was the pregnancy from....! Anyway..My heart hurts, and maybe that is why I have the hives. Because it is a situation that I am dying to help with..and I can't.

Either way, tonight I will hug my children just a little tighter...knowing that moments come and go so easily.....

I miss you tammy! I know that Heavenly Father has embraced you and the pain is gone.

xoxo

ronee

Some days i dream

2009-06-25T20:17:00.004-04:00

(yes I am singing the like Mike commerical)

that Tyra could drive. That means no more getting her to soccer practice. And then sitting with her for two hours in the heat.

that we once again lived in lovely Hawaii Nei. Where my best friend is just down the highway. my parents are just down the street. summer fun runs from 8-2 for $25.

I had a pool. So my two younger girlies could just roll out of bed in their swimsuits...eat breakfast and then I don't hear from them until around eleven, when they are starving again!

that I didn't have hives. and that it didn't take six weeks for them to heal.

I had a house keeper. Just so my clean laundry would get put away.

we lived closer to a "big" city. and that everything that I think I might need isn't forty plus minutes away.

that it wasn't 108 degress and my children could actually go outside and play and not send up my water bill!

that women could just be friends. not horrible stab you in the back, wacked out behind your back talking peeps. I mean seriously..if we aren't friends...don't pretend to be. It really is just that simple!

that I had a bestie that lived in the same town as me. with children that could get along with all my children and me and said best friend could just sit for hours doing nothing...as long as the kids got along! that we would go on great family vacations together and all that other stuffs that best friend families do!!!

But not everyone's dreams come true...sorry it's a venting day. my body is covered in hives..and the stupid medicine knocks me out..and causes the worst case of dry mouth you can imagine.

But..I guess I should be the one who focuses on the good right???

okay that makes me feel better. now onto glass number 600 of water today
xoxo
ronee

When you give the little ones the camera

2009-06-25T17:42:00.001-04:00

Thankfully Tyson Elmo and Robert aren't too tall!

miss you both
xoxo
ronee

Today today today. Just focus on today!

2009-06-25T09:18:00.002-04:00

Outside my window: Is the cutest puppy ever! Love you Logan! The sunshine finding it's way through the trees. Good Morning Sunshine..and thanks for the reminder Heavenly Father!

I am thinking: About what the heck we can do today! Happy birthday Elise

From my kitchen: Is nothing! Gosh I really need to go grocery shopping..ut it's the end of the month..and I am just avoiding the commissary in general!

I am wearing: My pajama pants and a tank top.

I am creating: A pile of clean clothes to put away

I am going: call Tammy today. She is in the hospital and just needs a reminder that she is not alone. I wish they lived closer!

I am reading: Everyones blogs this morning! I need to stop and get ready to face my day!

I am hoping: That my children want to stay in their pajamas all day!

I am hearing: Tyra tell Logan no. Puppies in the biting stage.

Around the house: Is clean clothes. On child sitting the hallway..and the other two stacked on my bed watching cartoons!

One of my favorite things: Just how brown and lovely my girls are looking. We love us some summer time!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Is just to get out of today. I can't seem to focus pass that lately!

Here's hoping your day is filled with happiness
xoxo
ronee

For my today

2009-06-24T17:48:00.002-04:00

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...freshly cut grass! Thank you husband!

I am thinking...about how I am going to get what I have done, in the time I have alotted!

I am thankful for...times I get to spend with my children! I am one lucky girlie!

From the kitchen...are dishes from dinner time!

I am wearing...shorts and a tshirt...just back from the pool!

I am creating...a cramp in my hand from using the computer the way ryan likes it

I am going...have to take these girlies to church here in a few minutes!

I am reading...my scriptures, because I need Heavenly Father to talk to me!

I am hoping...that all my stress slips away like a thief in the night!

I am hearing...the water running for the washing machine!

Around the house...all my favorite children, spending time watching tv!

One of my favorite things...the happiness that comes for well fed children!

A few plans for the rest of the week...hopefully the pool. Baptism talk on Saturday. Time with my three girls, doing whatever the heck they want to do!

Wishes

2009-06-22T08:23:00.000-04:00

I love wishes!
xoxo
ronee

Cause i wanna smile

2009-06-21T00:06:00.000-04:00

Heavenly Father gave her the gift of spreading happiness. She has the crazy ability to just make people smile!

The one that expresses just how grateful she is that I am her mom

This one, WOW, is really the only word I can use to describe her!

Thank you Heavenly Father for all my blessings!

xoxo

ronee

Returning to the real world

2009-06-20T10:46:00.000-04:00

The girls and I are packing up and getting ready to start the journey back home. We are sad..but happy because we are heading back down this way for Fourth of July weekend!

So just as promised. More pictures then you are going to know what to do with!

I have 400 pictures..so i just gave you the brief overview...let's just say, spending time with our family was/is amazing. Kalei and Halia mesh with perfection..and the girls can always find something to do

tampa happiness

2009-06-18T17:16:00.002-04:00

hi internet fans

the girls and i are recharging ourselves, surrounding our hearts and lives with family. Kalei has Halia...and the girls have a pool. Today I sat in my floaty for over an hour and napped. It was pretty fantastic. Not to mention food for days!

i promise to post pictures soon!

xoxo

ronee

A brand new day!

2009-06-17T07:42:00.003-04:00

Today it is a brand new day! I have decided that Heavenly Father wants me to have a great day! (Notice me making that plan again) But I am sure of it. I am sitting up tall...and just smiling.

The girls and I are taking some much needed time away! Recharging our batteries surrounded by family. And most importantly...a pool!
Just because no post is really a post without pictures, I have this. Robert has been amazing and has totally become a member of my family! He is an amazing missionary and teacher! Heavenly Father sent me just what I needed when I needed it! He leaves next week! Life of a missionary. But he will be back. Oh and Tyson Elmo..he leaves in about four weeks.

Today enjoy a time with your family! OH and I wanted to say Congrats to Michelle who just took her Math Placement test, she is apply to college, and scored pretty high..and she was worried. I love you girlie!
xoxo
ronee

Blessings.

2009-06-16T13:48:00.000-04:00

I am amazed at the blessings in my life. My heart has been very heavy lately. So many things are going on, and all I can do is lean on Heavenly Father. So I have to start just in my mind, listing my blessings.

So today, has been an emotional difficult day. I mean I really felt that all my windows had closed and I was standing alone. Then I got this text from someone I consider not really a friend, but just someone I know. It was just a forward, but it my moment of need, God answered. The text read

"God said your sadness and hard times are over."

I was thinking as if Heavenly Father sent me a text. I mean the person who sent me the text was not the person I would ever think was Godly. He sends me the naughtiest texts and emails all the time. Anyway..so I was sure God used him as the person to send me that text.

So of course I forward it. It effect someone else who sends me a text that that was just what they needed. Then through everything, I find what I need via internet and make a few calls. It seems like things are going to work out some. At least. And then I am reminded that it is God's plan, not mine!

So for me, I am reminded when I need to speak to God I need to pray. And when I want himt to speak to me, I need to read my scriptures!

xoxo

ronee

The Early days

2009-06-16T00:20:00.000-04:00

I miss the begins of my children. I miss it for so many reasons! I miss first steps, first words, first haircuts, but mostly I miss the mom I use to be when they were younger! I know it is sad to say out loud, but they kept me on task. I ran my house like a tight ship. Up at six. Breakfast at six thirty. Dressed and out the door at seven thirty. Drop off tyra. Run errands, home eating lunch by 11:30 napping by noon. Wake them up by 2. Leave at 2:15 pick up ty at 2:30. Homework. dinner NLT 5:30. Bathtime by 6:30. stories at 7. Lights out at 7:30.

As much as a pain that schedule was, ry and i very rarely deviated from that schedule. It was just too high a price if we adjusted bedtime. It would be this crazy snowball effect. So naptime and bedtime were holy hours in our house.

In those hours i maintained our hosue and whatever else needed to be done. I had to wash the dishes and do the kitchen during bath time. Because if not, then when would i do it? I would wash and fold the laundry during naptime, because if i didn't, then when would i have time to do it.

Fast forward a few years and holy moly. I still try and maintain a bedtime...but sometimes I fudge the lines. Dinner is now anytime between five and six. And the kitchen normally gets cleaned after they go to bed OR the next morning...please don't judge me...

So when I think of my children when they were little I miss so much more then first steps or life with breast feeding and dirty diapers. I miss the mom that use to care for those girlies!

xoxo

ronee

Daddy, can we have a fort

2009-06-15T09:06:00.001-04:00

Sure girls!

Daddy, can we have dinner in our fort, cause it is really part a resturant

Sure girls!

Daddy, can we sleep in the fort?

Sure girls!

xoxo

ronee

I was on the computer all day

2009-06-13T19:56:00.000-04:00

I wish I could say that i was doing something awesome..but no..I sat in front of this computer and watched the entire first season of true blood. If you don't watch or know about this series...it is a series based on the books Charlaine Harris and her charater Sookie Stackhouse. I am addicted. It premieres tomorrow night. BUT I don't have HBO. But luckily I have an source who does! Here is the promo trailer for this coming season

Then as if one vampire series isn't enough..there is another one coming to the CW in the fall. It is called the Vampire Diaries...

Then New Moon in November...OH MY...what a year!

I hope your day was more productive then mine. I mean i did get some grocery shopping in...so at least we have some food..right? Oh well..Sunday will be a day spent entirely with my family!

xoxo

ronee

bonding

2009-06-12T09:40:00.003-04:00

pool days are amazing

2009-06-11T08:39:00.002-04:00

You know what is awesome...friends with pool keys!

thanks susanna and nana cheryl

My fight has just begun!

2009-06-10T23:05:00.004-04:00

“This looks like the end of the story; but it isn’t.” Old Brown may seem to have Squirrel Nutkin in a deathgrip, but our furry friend is wilier than you might expect.

Never ever think it's over. There are many battles to this war!
xoxo
ronee

Six years...day one!

2009-06-10T08:00:00.005-04:00

So Nanea is six..now what? I still carried her to bed, like I do most nights. She still "needed" her water cup for bedtime! She still had story time! Still found her tucked into my bed in the morning...So whats so different from five to six? I guess it will takes more then one day to find out!

The party was at our favorite Chuck E Rodent!
Where we had pizza
Bday cake

And blessed with presents!

I am a loser mom and totally didn't really take all that many pictures...I didn't even get a picture with her friends..there were 11 of them. And all but two came that we invited..So I am going to go with that as a win! Nanea went to bed saying she had the best birthday ever!
xoxo
ronee

Today she is six

2009-06-09T08:12:00.000-04:00

Six years ago..ryan and I got up at six and kissed our two older ones aloha and off we went to deliver. Thank goodness for scheduled C-sections...with the two previous, it was heavenly. We showed up at seven and was prepped and rolled into our room.

This pregnancy was PERFECT. No pain, no excess doctors visits. Normal ultra sounds. All a girl would dream of in a pregnancy! We never found out what we were having. With the lack of ultra sounds, it just remained a mystery. Not that I cared, I knew Heavenly Father was sending me another girl. I remember just asking for a happy healthy baby, with adorable eyes. See #1 had gotten hazel eyes. #2 my baby browns. so it was my hope, that #3 would be blessed with lovely blues.

After the worst delivery ever we were blessed with another baby girl. When Nanea was born, it was a crazy time in our family. The Navy was moving us. We actually left only one week before Ry's report date, so that Nanea would be nine weeks old before we got on the plane.

Fast forward to today and we are blessed with a spirited, gifted, and true Daughter of God. I know everyday she was intrusted me to as a reminder of just how blessed we are to be here! She loves snuggling, littlest pet shop, and dessert! She loves school and times with friends. The girl is always up for a party and can go from morning to night!
Everyday Nanea, mommy is thankful for the gift of you. You life me when I am sad and fill my heart with happiness when you smile!
Happy Birthday Girlie!
xoxo
ronee

Tomorrow my baby will be six

2009-06-08T08:21:00.003-04:00

When did she go from this
Tomorrow she will be six..and I am just not ready!
I miss these moments

Maybe I am just pouting!!!
xoxo
ronee

Birthday presents, birthday parties, rain, Up! and summer vacation!

2009-06-06T18:51:00.003-04:00

The weather just needs to make a choice. Rain or don't rain! My girls and I just want to go out and play! Luckily this morning, too early to think it was a Saturday, the girls and I took Logan for a run! He is an awesome runner! The girls get on their scooters and I hold on for dear life. But today Nanea and I traded. I got my scooter on..and she ran. Boy, I was riding all out and Logan was still keeping up with us...I need to get off that barbie and get my one of those fancy new razor cruiser boards...

We went to see Up today...it was awesome! I was happy..because lately movies has all been geared toward Tyra or older...Tyra and I have pretty much seen EVERYTHING and we have a list of about ten more we NEED to see...come on transformers!

All the arrangements for Nanea's sixth birthday are done...her bday invite was basic and got out within a normal time range...slightly behind!!! We can't wait for Tuesday!

My daddy's birthday is coming up..so I made his present. He is going to be 60! Old Man! But my parents have everything so of course I have to go totally handmade. I would post pictures..but not until I get it in the mail! Just in case daddy wants to sneak a peek.!

So summer vacation is in full swing..except the rain is not cooperating! Rain rain go away!
xoxo
ronee

What do we do at Young Women's you ask

2009-06-05T08:13:00.000-04:00

Play twister!

They even let cuties spin!

she loved being able to hang out

along with her sister!

she's pretty bendy!

this girl dominated!

but everyone had fun!

Some more then others!

Blue shirt couldn't let her sister and tyra have a picture without her!

then he arrived!

Fun wednesdays!

xoxo

ronee

WOW..it looks exciting!

2009-06-04T15:29:00.002-04:00

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

And so it's tuesday

2009-06-02T06:17:00.004-04:00

Today is the last FULL day of the school year! Yesterday was a SUPER busy day..but I love my girls..and I was happy that I could be there to spend time with them. But between end of the year parties, dolphin olympics, pool fun, and family home evening, my bed was looking pretty exciting last night!

My in laws were in and out..and with them they brought Nanea's birthday present.
We almost never open early bday presents...but Grandma and Grandpa Auger couldn't wait!
Of course we had to get the shot of all the girls and Logan.
Logan would not cooperate
Not sure what we are going to do come Christmas card time!
So we let him go and got a handful of semi okay ones.
Boy the sun is being nice to my girls!!!
What else has been going on..OH..Logan now hates when anyone leaves. So he is smart enough to try and guess what bag I am taking for the day. The other day when the girls were getting ready for the beach, we decided to do this.
This is normally the bag I take to go to the beach. But since Ryan was taking the girls, he took a different bag. Logan was not happy!

So besides grandparents, it was End of the Year party for #2 yesterday

Well..my morning is quickly ticking away..and #3 has finally wondered out of my bedroom. Yes I said MY bedroom. I wish i could blame her, but I saw her dad carrying her in there last night!
xoxo
ronee

Saturday's to do list

2009-05-30T10:22:00.001-04:00

This Saturday is amazing! The sun is out and the best part of this Saturday...NO SOCCER! I know we love playing soccer, but not having to getup and go to soccer today, just makes my day amazing! A day of no planning and just not caring..AWESOME! Ry's parents leave today so they took the girlies, minus tyra, to the beach! So it's a errand sort of day!

So my to do list....

1. Chicklets to the beach with grandparents.

2. Walgreens to pick up more pictures

3. fix Kahe's glasses

4. Finish Nanea's bday invites

5. Order cold stone cake

6. plan out goodie bags

7. Decide what I am making for Potluck Sunday

8. Get Nanea's birthday present!

I hope your Saturday is as blissful as mine!

xoxo

ronee

Random pictures just to catch us up!

2009-05-28T23:19:00.002-04:00

Birthday cheesing!

Mid day goof balling

beach football playing

self photographing

snake catching
good times!
xoxo
ronee

Thanks 10's

2009-05-28T23:07:00.002-04:00

Always remember that you are loved,
even when it doesn't seem like it.

Believe in yourself and your values.
Don't sell out when things go wrong.

Don't let anything get you down;
always bounce back up.

Set goals for your future
and never settle for anything less.

Realize that there are others in the world
with much bigger problems than you.

Appreciate the good things in your life,
and be thankful for the time you have with your loved ones.

Spend more time with your family and friends.

Appreciate the simple things in life,
and don't get caught up in material things.

If you follow that advice you can't go wrong!

So the next time you're looking at a situation in your life:

Is the cup half empty? Or is the cup half full?

Be an optimist and see the cup as being half full.
Before long, your attitude will rub off on others.
You can make the world a better place
by simply making yourself a happier person.

If you see someone without a smile,
give them one of yours.
Here's one to get you started.

the view was breath-taking

Isn't it amazing

2009-05-26T11:30:00.000-04:00

On how people feel that they have a say in your parenting! My pretend friend Chris lets her kids ride up and down the street on their bikes...WITHOUT AN HELMET. I know, call the cops! For me, I HATE the helmet. I survived without one. My children will survive without one. Scooters with no shoes and no pads...also no helmet. Sure go ahead, who cares. Is it really neglect?

Of course I say no. Anytime my child is without her helmet going down the street, I know my mother in law is screaming. Guess what she sent with their Easter baskets? Helmets. Do my children use them? No! It is just something else in their rooms..or wait is it in the garage?But the main point is that everyone loves to criticize other parents and their skills. Lately, my phrase has been you cannot judge others just because they sin differently then you!

Now I am SO guilty of things like this. I have really had a struggle to hold back my tongue, but I have been doing better! But it baby steps to improvements for me! It is SO MUCH better!
xoxo
ronee

The good and the bad

2009-05-21T21:30:00.001-04:00

Everyday, everyone is faced with a little plus and a little minus. Tyra calls it the days ying and yang. Now you would have to be Chinese to believe in the delicate balance that is your Chi. Today has been that type of day. My beautiful new wireless printer, sat in it's box for a few days. I am SORRY wonderful printer, but to set you up, it needed a higher power, and he works a lot. But tonight, I was a witch, and got him to do it. Well, not the total bit. Just the SSID and some other silliness that he keeps to himself.

SO that is my plus..and right now I am just too lazy to upload pictures right now. But lets just say...wireless printing is a new found happiness that I am having right now. Right as we speak I am sitting on the couch, the printer located in a different room is printing off pictures. OH happiness. I hear it clugging away, pulling HP photo paper from it's tray. Happiness.

Well today we a semi busy day. Doctors for more test...setting up wireless printers...and then picking up the girlie girls from school. Jetting off to Orange Park for a quick meeting..and then dinner at the Olive Garden to have dinner with two smokin' hot mormons and wishing one a very Happy Birthday. It is tomorrow, but I am not driving back down there. I plan on doing laundry. It's all clean, but just needs to be put away. It is my life story.

Ry's parents arrive this weekend. Note my excitement. I am more excited about a possible chance of playing softball this weekend! YEA! Hopefully the rain stops and the heat dries the fields. Here's hoping!

My minus' is that my family is going through a transition. A really shitty transition if you ask me. But in the stand of pluses...my testimony is strong! I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me and that even though I may not like his plan, my rewards are going to be great in the end.

So Heavenly Father, here I am leaning, being a child in need. Your guidence, your peace, help me!

okay..enough of that..huh!!!

xoxo

ronee

Mom Quiz

2009-05-20T08:52:00.000-04:00

Today i miss Hawaii Nei

2009-05-20T08:38:00.000-04:00

I love birthdays. I mean I seriously love love love birthdays! I love to make bdays a huge deal! I sorta feel it is the one day that you get to be spoiled and I make sure to do it for my children. I am totally over the top and invite way too many people, but I am a sucker for a birthday fun! So here I am, again reminded just how much I miss home. In Hawaii, it would be nothing to plan a birthday party at home. Surrounded by all her cousins and swimming in grandmas pool. BUT NO...we don't have a pool and we don't have grandma!

I am thinking a trip to Disney, sorry #1, and Sea World with one friend and we will call that a birthday. Maybe have cake and ice cream at the house some day later on in the week! #1 will be at girls camp, but not like she wants to have out with her 7 and soon to be 6 year old sisters at Magic Kingdom. Who knows what is going to happen. I mean we are just a few weeks out and still no birthday invites or anything! Goss I suck as a mom lately!

xoxo

ronee

So far behind

2009-05-18T17:09:00.000-04:00

All the ducks in their row

Best buddies

Classmates

Fish pointing

Field trip fun!

Soccer soccer soccer!!!

beach fun!

Logan is already taking my tivo over!

xoxo

ronee

Our final U8 soccer practice of the season

2009-05-13T22:24:00.000-04:00

Logan is so much fun!
The potty training has had a few minor set backs...like we have the most ADD puppy around, but it is all a process. Luckily he is a cutie!

Our morning started off with wishing Ms. Hope a happy 21st birthday!! Okay Hope isn't 21, but we are measuring her youth at heart!!! I only had a minute to jet in there..give her hugs..and jet out, but I loved that my day had me going up there anyway..and stopping in at her breakfast was just on my way...seems like Heavenly Fathers plan, doesn't it. She is looking fantastic as always...and I hope her birthday was full of happiness and love!

Then it was lunch with #1 pick up her sisters...and then we had our final practice of this season. And boy it has been a long two and half months. I love my children and I love that they play soccer, but I am SO over being the coach! I know that seems horrible to say, but I really just want to enjoy my children playing soccer. NOW, I love all my kids that play for me. And I have enjoyed the coaching process. I love finding out what works for each child and making them successful! I love to see their perform at a level they didn't know they could....BUT boy the pressure! So today I let me kids run wild and just have fun! Cause isn't that WHY we played soccer to begin with???

Then it was off to Mutual for #1. Today my children told me they LOVE church.. Well at least the two baby girls. And they both said Sunday is their most favorite day of the week! Talk about making me smile! I often remember going to church on Sundays as a crazy struggle for my children. NO one wanted to get up and get going...and now, my children are up and out. And this is the earliest service we have ever been to! So thank you Heavenly Father.

But I think I found us a new house. We are praying on it..and actually go and see the insides tomorrow. My kids are totally besides themselves, it has a pool, and is walking distance to church. Pretty amazing! And it has a porch for rocking and hanging out...The minuses, at least from the outside...the plants. I am not a planting yard kind of girl. I mean I LOVE the pretties, but I just don't have that kind of time in my day...OH and no fenced in back yard. But it is on a cul de sac, but it is the first house. So pluses and minuses. I am off to see it tomorrow. I am trying not to get too excited, just in case it is not Heavenly Fathers plan.

I will take pictures!

Pray for us!

xoxo

ronee

Minutes turn into hours..and hours into days..and days into weeks..

2009-05-12T11:32:00.000-04:00

I often find myself searching for time. I often shuck off housework or other "wife" responsiblities in place of doing the this and that of being with my daughters! But I often stop and look back on the things I did get done and the things that didn't get done and I sorta smile! I rather have a house filled with laundry to put away and have had a great day with my girls, then having all the laundry done and a house that looks perfect! My three girls are where I tend to measure my happiness! Their smiles, their kisses, and their giggles are all I ever need!

So our house got a new addition!!!

His name is Logan! He came to us crate trained, so we are still working on house breaking him. But we seem to be on a pretty steady path! When Maggie left, the girls wanted a puppy so badly they could taste him. When we went to the Animal Control place, the girls saw him, and that was it. He's a huge baby! Here he is, on my couch. His favorite napping spot!

And since lately the heat here has been insane and we miss the sprinkler park back in Charleston...we had to make our own

enjoy your days! we are!

xoxo

ronee

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T15:03:00.002-04:00

Today I am thankful to be a mother! I have three beautiful daughters that fill me life everyday!

Things to do things to do!

2009-05-09T22:23:00.002-04:00

WOW, it has been a busy couple of days! But it's it always with three children!

Heavenly Father has been awesome to me! I could list the millions of ways that he has blessed my family, but it's not necessary. My children and I know every details and sometimes that is just enough!

I guess tonight I am feeling a bit crazy. Well not crazy, nervous. Tomorrow I have to give my first talk in church. When the Elders called me and asked me the give the talk, I panicked slightly! Am I really "qualified" to give this talk? So all day I have sorta been thinking about it..and here I am ten thirty at night, finally finished with what I consider, my working final. It will probably need a whole handful more of crossing out and rewording, but hopefully it conveys what I need it to..rather..what I want it to. My children are SO excited I am giving a talk. Oh great, what pressure! Of course I will have to work like a dog not to sit there and just read from my notecards. So I keep reading it over and over so I sorta start to memorize it.

So ryan isn't home. Surprise surprise. I mean we are in the same state..so at least that is progress. But he had to switch his shift work, yea like that is a plus, so he was home, while the girls and I were out, and then is at the boat right now. Then tomorrow he has duty..and hopefully we see him at a normal hour Monday.

Whatelse whatelse...Oh the van is fixed, but the camry has to go back. Tyra went to the dentist and her wisdom teeth are coming out. YEA, teeth pulling...but not a huge deal, she has no cavities and has the best teeth this dentist has seen for someone just out of braces! That's my girl!!! But she did recommend sealants on her molars! So we will be back next week for that. Not to mention that the two piglets will have to go for cleanings. Here is hoping their teeth are as great as tyra's.

OH and tyra was in the goal..again to day. It was 2-2 but I have to say the best game they have played. She only played goal in the second half...yes without practice again...and the one she got scored on..was off a corner kick header. I hate say it..but it was awesome! Anyway...but she stopped six. What more can you really ask for! Oh wait to actually practice that position on tuesday and thursday. Oh my the things we ask for!

Well here is hoping that your mothers day is a lovely one. Like I said, ry works..so it will just be the girls and I..but I am making Kalua Pig for me..and I have a few peeps rolling in from church. At least I think so! So have an awesome day tomorrow. I am thinking about taking the chicklets to the beach!
xoxo
ronee

Conversations from the craft room

2009-05-07T23:32:00.002-04:00

#2: (While flipping through 800 pictures) Mama, you really take a lot of pictures. Some of them we aren't even smiling! And these, pointing to Halloween pictures, don't even look like me anymore. Is that why you take so many pictures mom? So you can remember what we looked like?

Me: Yes hunny, that is why I take so many pictures. So I don't forget.

#2: Good cause I don't remember being this cute!

xoxo
ronee

Conversation with grumpy gills

2009-05-06T21:53:00.003-04:00

I have a house that LLLOOOVVVEEESSS sleep. When anyone of my girlies come out of their bedrooms with even the slightest attitude, they are sent back to their rooms right away. Now explain to me why, husbands don't get it? I totally had to send Ryan to his room today. It is Ry's first day of shift work. And let's just go ahead and say, he isn't adjusting too well! And because he isn't adjusting well, about an hour before he went to bed, I decided that we could not have anymore conversation. AHHHH..what a test to my patience's. And then tomorrow we have to run about ten errands together. Let's just say I am SO excited! I am sure it is going to be everything I dreamed of! Wish me luck!
xoxo
ronee

800 photos

2009-05-06T11:56:00.001-04:00

That's how many I just sent off to Ritz to print. Yes I just did it. And I pretended it didn't cost me a small fortune. But if I don't have printed pictures then for sure I am not going to get any scrapbooking done. I have TONS of ideas floating around my head and have already started sketching layouts. I have been blog hopping and getting ideas..and of course..shopping for the needed supplies to make my stuff come to life. I am SUPER excited. Today, in between uploading. Have cleaned the kitchen from top to bottom, and have started on the the horrible clean laundry pile. I figuire I will get that all done, and then my guilt to have time to be creative will be gone and I can just sit down and get to it!
I'm excited!
xoxo
ronee

Talents

2009-05-04T23:04:00.000-04:00

Yesterday's lesson was about talents. Do you know just what your talents are??? I mean beyond your creative talents. But I am talking about all your talents all together. A great listener and a great friend. All of those are crazy important talents.

Did you know Heavenly Father gives you talents on a loaner basis? If you don't use them..he will take them back.

So I have decided that I better get to using my talents...but I do have to discover just what they are. I mean the crafty stuffs...that is easy..though I haven't done much of it lately. I think this was the last thing I did..before we even moved to Florida!

I am totally changing that. I am going to find time to print out the pictures and just do them. I mean seriously....

this picture is just waiting to be scrapbooked some how! I have oh about a hundred plus pictures that need to be developed and presented in some format!

I wonder what other talents I have!! I am off to go find them..And YOU..use your talents! Heavenly Father will take them back!
xoxo
ronee

The Little Ways I fail

2009-05-02T19:22:00.000-04:00

Over at Chris' blog Notes from the Trenches, she was brave enough to disclose the little ways she fails! Of course that had me thinking. I fail my children EVERYDAY! Huge things..no..but small enough things that add up that could probably make a huge thing...right?

1. Let's no go there with the Tooth Fairy. She has failed to deliver the dollars so many times. I just tell the girls, I forgot to call her. That in itself is a story for another time. But Santa and the Tooth Fairy don't get to come to my house without prior notice. My children are a bit scared of home invasion.

2. My children wear dirty socks, sometimes to soccer. I mean seriously..they are just socks..so what if they are all sweaty from practice and already have an aroma. Spray spray and you are good to go!

3. I almost never have overwhelming piles of dirty clothes..I have overwhelming piles of clean clothes..and I can often find my kids digging in piles looking for various items. I HATE PUTTING CLOTHES AWAY!

4. Some night, we have a whatever you find is what you eat for dinner. Lately, between soccer, ryan gone, and sickness, it has happened more times then not.

5. As I have had more children...I am either older and smarter or older and just lazier. Number one lived by the rules..as I am at number three...sometimes the rules slide! I know it isn't fair..but I am one person..and I am out numbered!

6. OH the sock bin. Let's just leave it at that!

7. My youngest still wears underwears that were her sisters. Not her seven year old sister, her thirteen year old sister. I can't help it if they are still in awesome working condition. Sad, yes I know!

8. I often blow off something responsible to do something fun with the kids. I know I know you say that is okay. But when you do it everyday, its just avoidance!

9. I don't cut my own grass. I am just too stinkin lazy! I pay someone else to do it when Ryan is out of town. I would plant and do all those kinds of fun garden things..but grass cutting..no thanks!

10. In my car we have a lot of "back up" items. Why you ask....well often we are running late or something or the other and so we have a brush..rubberbands..lotion..glue stick and a few other things just in case we need them in the van. Yea we have so left the house without shoes or hair brushed more times then i care to remember.

I am sure I can think of a million or eleven more ways I fail..but I have to say..sometimes at night I am just happy my kids are still alive. I think that for everywhere I fail..I make up with successes! Right?? I mean seriously..
They sure look happy! And well fed! Right?
xoxo
ronee